Squealy SX4

Bluu · 12th April 2008, 22:27

Hey Guys!

My SX4 makes a high-pitched squealing noise when I move the car after it has been stationary for a few hours. The sound comes only when I start moving the car and it continues for about 5-10 seconds, even if I bring the car to a standstill (which leads me to believe it has nothing to do with the wheels but I could be wrong).

I recently got the car serviced but the engg at Maruti could not fix the problem since the car won't squeal unless its been idle for a few hours. Immediately after the service the noise went away but has recently resurfaced.

Any tips on what could be causing this would help.

The car is running on Lenso 17" alloys and Nankang NS II 225/45/R17 tyres.

I can post a closeup pic I have of the wheels if needed.

Thanks!

iraghava · 13th April 2008, 00:23

Does the noise occur when you move the car or when you start the car?

If it's when you start a car after the engine has gone cold, it's probably one of the engine belts that is loose, mostly the fan belt, get it checked & tightened & the noise should go away.

Bluu · 13th April 2008, 07:11

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Does the noise occur when you move the car or when you start the car?

If it's when you start a car after the engine has gone cold, it's probably one of the engine belts that is loose, mostly the fan belt, get it checked & tightened & the noise should go away.

It occurs when I move the car...startup is fine. Also, the sound comes from the front of the car.

harry2223 · 13th April 2008, 08:27

its your engine belt or fan belt which has dried up and making sound

spadival · 13th April 2008, 09:10

Either power steering (Hope SX4 has hydraulic PS) or the A/C belt is loose. A symtom that keeps re-occuring in my car every now and then, even after replacing the power steering belt.

Bluu · 13th April 2008, 17:37

how big a problem is it? how worried should i be? who can help me fix it?

manjubp · 13th April 2008, 21:47

I had the same problem in my Swift, when it was brand new (Dec'06). It was alternator Belt. The MASS guys, just moved alternator on its axis by ~1-2 cms, issue gone for ever (as of now).

regards,
-manju

harry2223 · 14th April 2008, 07:54

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Originally Posted by Bluu

how big a problem is it? how worried should i be? who can help me fix it?

nothing to much worry about the belt may be not tightened properly or dried up go to mass or any other workshop your problem will be solved

Bluu · 14th April 2008, 19:45

Thanks for the help guys! vIp3r, if you are reading this I may need your help with it!

alankarmotor · 14th April 2008, 23:57

Hi, this is certainly a noise from the belt . Please just confirm that whether the A/C is on while this noise comes , which could help in identifying the belt which is loose Alternator / A/C belt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluu

Hey Guys!

My SX4 makes a high-pitched squealing noise when I move the car after it has been stationary for a few hours. The sound comes only when I start moving the car and it continues for about 5-10 seconds, even if I bring the car to a standstill (which leads me to believe it has nothing to do with the wheels but I could be wrong).

I recently got the car serviced but the engg at Maruti could not fix the problem since the car won't squeal unless its been idle for a few hours. Immediately after the service the noise went away but has recently resurfaced.

Any tips on what could be causing this would help.

The car is running on Lenso 17" alloys and Nankang NS II 225/45/R17 tyres.

I can post a closeup pic I have of the wheels if needed.

Thanks!

Bluu · 15th April 2008, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by alankarmotor

Hi, this is certainly a noise from the belt . Please just confirm that whether the A/C is on while this noise comes , which could help in identifying the belt which is loose Alternator / A/C belt.

Sure will tomorrow!

BTW, what is an alternator belt?

DineshKanna · 16th April 2008, 21:09

Hi, i too have the same problem with my SX4. I get this sound for 5-10 sec when i move the car after it is stationary for some hours and then it goes off. when i asked the MASS supervisor, he told me it could be a fan belt problem. I will be checking it in a couple of weeks time. Will post the update.

12th April 2008, 22:27	#1
Bluu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 247 Thanked: 98 Times	Squealy SX4 Hey Guys! My SX4 makes a high-pitched squealing noise when I move the car after it has been stationary for a few hours. The sound comes only when I start moving the car and it continues for about 5-10 seconds, even if I bring the car to a standstill (which leads me to believe it has nothing to do with the wheels but I could be wrong). I recently got the car serviced but the engg at Maruti could not fix the problem since the car won't squeal unless its been idle for a few hours. Immediately after the service the noise went away but has recently resurfaced. Any tips on what could be causing this would help. The car is running on Lenso 17" alloys and Nankang NS II 225/45/R17 tyres. I can post a closeup pic I have of the wheels if needed. Thanks!
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13th April 2008, 00:23	#2
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Does the noise occur when you move the car or when you start the car? If it's when you start a car after the engine has gone cold, it's probably one of the engine belts that is loose, mostly the fan belt, get it checked & tightened & the noise should go away.
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13th April 2008, 08:27	#4
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	its your engine belt or fan belt which has dried up and making sound
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13th April 2008, 09:10	#5
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Either power steering (Hope SX4 has hydraulic PS) or the A/C belt is loose. A symtom that keeps re-occuring in my car every now and then, even after replacing the power steering belt.
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13th April 2008, 17:37	#6
Bluu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 247 Thanked: 98 Times	how big a problem is it? how worried should i be? who can help me fix it?
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13th April 2008, 21:47	#7
manjubp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 646 Thanked: 569 Times	I had the same problem in my Swift, when it was brand new (Dec'06). It was alternator Belt. The MASS guys, just moved alternator on its axis by ~1-2 cms, issue gone for ever (as of now). regards, -manju
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14th April 2008, 19:45	#9
Bluu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 247 Thanked: 98 Times	Thanks for the help guys! vIp3r, if you are reading this I may need your help with it!
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16th April 2008, 21:09	#12
DineshKanna BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 82 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi, i too have the same problem with my SX4. I get this sound for 5-10 sec when i move the car after it is stationary for some hours and then it goes off. when i asked the MASS supervisor, he told me it could be a fan belt problem. I will be checking it in a couple of weeks time. Will post the update.
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